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I found this project in an arts and crafts book. I’ll probably use this as a blanket chest by the bed. It’s 1.25” walnut frame with mortise and tenon joinery. The panels are maple plywood fit into grooves that run the length of the rails, stiles, and legs. I didn’t have anything thicker than 1 inch in walnut so every piece is actually laminated from 2 thinner pieces. The legs are mitered on the outside corners with biscuits to add a little extra strength. The bottom is unfinished cedar. The corbels are 3/8” thick to add some contrast in depth. This is my third real project and I really enjoy using the mortise and tenon joints. Hope you like it.
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lew
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posted 88 days ago
Great looking Chest! What type of finish?
Bigbuck
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posted 88 days ago
Nice looking chest.
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trifern
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posted 88 days ago
That is a nice looking chest. Thanks for sharing.
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brianinpa
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posted 88 days ago
Very nice work on the chest. I like the colors of wood that you chose.
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DAN
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posted 88 days ago
I do like this very much. Nice work. Welcome to lumberjocks. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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itsme_timd
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posted 88 days ago
This is a great looking chest. I love the design and the contrasting woods. Thanks for sharing.
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David
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posted 88 days ago
Excellent work! I really like the design. I especially like the contrast with the maple ply panels.
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Beginningwoodworker
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posted 88 days ago
Thats a nice chest.
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mfike
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posted 88 days ago
The finish is tung oil, boiled linseed oil, and poly mix with a couple top coats of poly
Karson
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Great looking chest. A nice job.
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Davesfunwoodworking
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posted 88 days ago
Very nice looking chest.
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woodworm
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posted 88 days ago
Looks strong and beautiful.
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oldskoolmodder
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posted 87 days ago
Very nice work. I always enjoy a nice Black Walnut project. The contrast with the Maple is striking.
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thetimberkid
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posted 86 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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